A G3P2 woman at 39 weeks’ gestation presents highly agitated…
A G3P2 woman at 39 weeks’ gestation presents highly agitated, reporting something “came out” when her membranes just ruptured. Which action should the nurse prioritize after noting the umbilical cord is hanging out of the vagina?
Read DetailsA client at 37 weeks’ gestation presents to the emergency de…
A client at 37 weeks’ gestation presents to the emergency department with a BP 150/108 mm Hg, 1+ pedal edema, 1+ proteinuria, and normal deep tendon reflexes. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize as the client is administered magnesium sulfate IV?
Read DetailsA 25-year-old client at 22 weeks’ gestation is noted to have…
A 25-year-old client at 22 weeks’ gestation is noted to have proteinuria and dependent edema on her routine prenatal visit. Which additional assessment should the nurse prioritize and convey to the RN or health care provider?
Read DetailsThe nurse is appraising the medical record of a pregnant cli…
The nurse is appraising the medical record of a pregnant client who is resting in a darkened room and receiving oxytocin and magnesium sulfate. The nurse will continue to monitor this client for progression to which condition?
Read DetailsA pregnant woman at 38 weeks’ gestation is receiving care fo…
A pregnant woman at 38 weeks’ gestation is receiving care for preeclampsia and suddenly complains of sharp abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse prioritize if the nurse notes a firm, distended, and painful abdomen and dark red vaginal bleeding?
Read DetailsThe postpartum nurse is caring for a patient 24 hours post-v…
The postpartum nurse is caring for a patient 24 hours post-vaginal delivery who complains of constant pain and pressure in the vaginal and rectal area. Which condition does the nurse suspect based on the patient’s complaint?
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